Landing Gear Flashcards
How is the main landing gear held up & down?
Mechanical up & down locks
How is the nose gear held in the up & down position?
Over center mechanism
Do the forward nose gear doors remain open after normal extension?
Yes
How are the nose gear doors actuated?
Mechanically
What is the purpose of the brushes on the main wheel wells?
Aerodynamic seal
Where can we determine position of the landing gear?
ED1
Which component monitors position of up locks, down locks, & gear door position & WOW sensors?
PSEU (proximity sensing electronic unit)
What component ensures the gear handle cannot be moved to UP position on ground?
Down-lock solenoid
When can gear horn not be muted?
Both thrust levers idle &/or flaps >30 degrees
Which hydraulic system operates inboard brakes?
3
Which hydraulic system operates outboard brakes?
2
When does anti-skid operate?
Wheel spin up >=35 kts or WOW+5 seconds
What is nosewheel steering degree of travel limits with nose wheel steering ON?
8 degrees with rudder
80 degrees with tiller
At what speed does anti-skid control stop operating?
Wheel speed <=10 kts
During landing gear retraction, why is hydraulic pressure from nose landing gear up line routed to activate the brake control valves?
Stop main wheel rotation